The House of Representatives is voting on HR 1734, Rep. David McKinley’s (R- WV) sixth attempt at a coal ash bill that protects his largest campaign contributors while weakening critical health protections.

As both a Christian ethicist and a former chemical engineer, reverend and doctor Terry Gallagher knows it’s possible to have strong environmental regulations that keep people safe without crippling American industry.

Irresponsible and unregulated coal ash dumping is robbing current and future generations of their main source of fresh water and their ability to enjoy the outdoors, while also causing devastating health effects.

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